Quality Technician

Purpose/Summary

Perform Quality Floor Support, Routine Quality tasks & assist in various Quality Assurance / Control Projects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Perform functions such as:  Process Patrol Audits, Maintain QPR system, Maintain & Monitor quality control data in appropriate software, daily scrap review, create Quality Alerts, participant in continuous improvement activities (Jishuken, Kaizen Teams), Associate Training, Gage R&R Studies.  Other assignments as required.
• To support the development and implementation of Supplier Certification, Supplier PPAP’s and act as supplier interface.
• Perform functions such as: coordinate building & inspection of prototype parts to support R&D (AC-E).
• Interface with production, customers and/or suppliers to answer questions and resolve concerns.
• Basic maintenance & testing, of inspection equipment such as:  Microvu, Instron (Shear/Compression), Ovens (Swells & Growth/Resin Flow), Hardness Testers, Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gage w/ Indicator, Digital Indicator.
• Supplement Receiving Inspection and in-process Testing activities.
• Support trials & new products launches.
• Perform product validation for new and replacement components.
• Support in-house inventory containment and obsolescence planning.
• Dimensions verification on key process tooling and part prints.

• Documentation and reporting as required to support organizational goals.
• Supports Akebono’s Quality System and Loss Control/Safety Programs through active involvement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

• Two-year Technical Degree, or comparable equivalent experience in quality field.
• One-year Quality / Technical experience in a Manufacturing Environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Quality Systems & Methods of Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with P.C. based software.
• Strong communication & troubleshooting skills.
• Able to read drawings and understand critical dimensions.